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The ‘kneed’ for an expense

18 May 2010 / Richard Curtis
Issue: 4255 / Categories: Comment & Analysis
RICHARD CURTIS reflects on when you can reduce your tax bill with a claim for medical expenses

KEY POINTS

  • A stuntman claims a deduction for medical expenses.
  • HMRC’s arguments based on decided cases.
  • Is there a dual purpose and does the expense have a ‘special characteristic?
  • The comparison with Mallalieu v Drummond.
  • Is the decision the thin end of the wedge?

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